Question Time viewers may have done a bit of a double take tonight when Gemma Collins took a massive swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May during an appearance on the show.

Who knew the TOWIE babe had such a head for politics.

Well no, she doesn't actually.

But people tuning into the BBC One programme couldn't help but chuckle when the reality star's namesake popped up to ask a question.

Host David Dimbleby said: "Now our first question tonight is from Gemma Collins please, Gemma Collins."

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David Dimbleby said he was taking a question from Gemma Collins (
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As anticipation built that the GC herself was about to take on the world of politics, the shot jumped to a young brunette woman in the audience.

She said: "In light of recent events, can Theresa May still call her Government strong and stable?"

Gemma's question sparked quite a furious debate between the panelists, and David interrupted them to say: "Hang on, hang on, let me just ask Gemma Collins what she meant by the question."

One viewer who was tickled by it took to Twitter to say: "# QuestionTime gemma Collins ain't half changed since she fell down that hole"

They were of course referring to her famous fall through the stage at Radio 1's Teen Awards last month.

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In reality, that Gemma Collins was actually rocking the red carpet at the ITV Gala in what turned out to be a rather chaotic appearance.

The TOWIE star, 36, arrived in style in a figure-hugging black sequined dress that allowed her to show off her pins thanks to a dramatic slit and flash some flesh thanks to sheer panels.

The blonde beauty wore her hair up and sported the kind of tan those Essex girls have become known for.

While her dress looked lovely, it was obviously causing her a bit of bother as an assistant had to swoop in to save the day as she posed for photographers.

Gemma kept on smiling as a rather conspicuous man - complete with Minion-esque bright yellow hat - kneeled down on the ground in front of her to smooth down her dress.

This Gemma Collins hit the red carpet tonight (
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She got a kiss from ex Arg (
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And an assistant tried - and failed - to inconspicuously fix her dress (
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But ever the professional, the GC acted as if he wasn't even there and kept on pouting for the camera.

While her dress looked lovely, it was obviously causing her a bit of bother as an assistant had to swoop in to save the day as she posed for photographers.

Gemma kept on smiling as a rather conspicuous man - complete with Minion-esque bright yellow hat - kneeled down on the ground in front of her to smooth down her dress.

But ever the professional, the GC acted as if he wasn't even there and kept on pouting for the camera.